14.3% alc., 465 cases, $32. Name (“jigg-er”) is Urdu/Hindi for
symbol of love and affection, courage, heart and one who lives life to the fullest. Proprietor is Jigar and
Stephanie Patel. Winemaker is Erik Miller of Kokomo Wines. Inaugural release. Clones 667, 777 and 114.
Aged in 25% new French oak barrels.
·Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose is closed
for business and no fruit ever emerges. Flavors of brandied cherries, herbs and cola finishing with a cherry riff,
bright acidity and a bit of heat. The medium weighted fruit carries a roasted, confected quality. The wine
seems a little disjointed. Decent. (Note: this wine won a Gold at the 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Tasting so
may not be a representative bottle)Reviewed June 24, 2012